Danielsville
EPA ID: GA1950003 ยท 1,022 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Danielsville (GA1950003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Danielsville has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,022 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Danielsville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Danielsville serves a community with a median household income of $56,848 and an estimated 13,714 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Danielsville's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Danielsville compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Nickel at 7 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L). Tooth & bone damage at high levels. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Nickel was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Danielsville (EPA ID: GA1950003) is a community water system in Georgia that serves approximately 1,022 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Inorganic | 7 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))
Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.
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Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by GA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Danielsville (GA1950003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danielsville water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Danielsville serve?
Danielsville serves approximately 1,022 people across 2 ZIP codes in Georgia.
Where does Danielsville get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Danielsville (GA): 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ga1950003/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Danielsville (EPA ID: GA1950003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.